The Brazilian ceramic group boosts innovation, focusing on high productivity, energy efficiency and premium quality in the segment of large red body tiles. The project yields an additional capacity of more than 1.2 million m²/month.
A sharp downturn hit Chinese tile production in 2025, which fell below 5 billion sqm. Exports also slowed, while the internationalisation of the Chinese ceramic industry continues at a rapid pace, with production plants established in 27 countries across three continents.
For the expansion of Plant 4, Sacmi has supplied a second Continua+ line, a dryer and a Maestro kiln, as well as advanced logistics systems with automatic stackers, LGVs and digital tracking.
Dry Check is a new solution that measures tile moisture directly on the production line, in real time, combining absolute precision with non-invasive operation.
Simpolo Ceramics is a benchmark player in the Morbi ceramic district and one of the most recognised brands in India and worldwide. Recently, the Group has opened its Italian office in Fiorano Modenese, a strategic hub for the European market.
The European Commission’s new ETS benchmarks undermine the competitiveness and international market presence of the European ceramic industry, putting the sector’s very survival at risk.
At the traditional press conference held at Coverings 2026, the Tile Council of North America released the final figures for the U.S ceramic tile industry and market in 2025.
The Ceramics of Italy Pavillion will be a protagonist in Las Vegas, bringing new collections and applications, and offering a dynamic event programming.
Under the motto “The Power of Scale, Engineered to Perform” the Turkish company will present its wide range of porcelain slabs with thicknesses from 2 to 20 mm.
Digitalization in ceramics is no longer an option but a structural necessity—one that System Ceramics anticipated and interpreted early by developing solutions that meet these new needs. One example is Genya.
The market for slabs and large-format tiles continues to evolve towards new applications, supported by the advanced capabilities of Sacmi Continua+ technology, which ensures outstanding versatility in terms of size and thickness.
Based on available data from U.S. Dept. of Commerce and Tile Council of North America, U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2025 was an estimated 240.3 million m2, down 4.2% from the previous year, with an estimated value of $3.8 billion. Through November 2025, U.S. ceramic tile imports were at 159.7 million m2 (-2.4%), with Spain and Italy leading the way.
Mohawk Industries ended the fiscal year 2025 with consolidated net sales of $10.8 billion (-0.5% on 2024). The Global Ceramic Segment reported net sales of $4.3 billion (+1.5% versus 2024), accounting for 39.8% of the Group’s total net sales.
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